Montana-bred/Nashville-based indie-folk quartet TopHouse is set to release their new EP, Practice, on February 14th. The six-song collection brims with the group’s genre-bending blend of rock, folk, pop, and Celtic influences, pensive lyrics, soaring vocal harmonies, and proficient musicianship. Their new single, “I Don’t Wanna Move On,” contemplates the aftermath of a long relationship with emotive vocals and frenetic melodies. Listen HERE.
Practice features contrasting subject matter compared to their recent EP, Theory, which was released in May 2024. While the substance of Theory exuded optimism and hope, Practice is a more contemplative collection, reflecting on challenges and mistakes made while growing and evolving as human beings.
The songs on Practice offer insightful revelations through relatable narratives, layered over TopHouse’s intricate and melodic arrangements. “Meteor” opens with an intimate vocal that leads into an infectious chorus with lush strings, addressing the perils of self-destruction. On “Better Than This,” the protagonist ruminates on the standards he once held himself to before making a life-altering decision. Practice closes with the heartening “Falling,” a song that captures the euphoria of emerging on the other side and finding love again.
Formed in Missoula, Montana, in 2016, TopHouse moved to Nashville in 2019 to pursue music full-time, releasing their debut album Hope & Fears the same year. Shortly after, everything came to a halt when the pandemic hit. With time on their hands in an unfamiliar city, the band became hyper-focused on honing their craft through practice and songwriting. They released their second album, Snapshot, in 2021, but were unable to tour to support either release.
In spring 2022, the four band members—Joe Larson (lead vocals/guitar), Jesse Davis (guitar/mandolin), William Cook (violin), and Andy Lafave (piano)—began posting live performance videos online. To their surprise, the views began accumulating almost immediately. Applying their DIY ethos, the group started booking their own shows, playing anywhere they could, including backyards, bars, living rooms, campsites, and other unconventional venues. Word spread organically, and more people began attending their gigs, often driving hours to see them. The band and their growing audience cultivated a fan-inspired community that became part of their unique live experience, often enhanced by their wry wit and quirky stage banter.
Their hard work and dedication paid off. Within two years, TopHouse was selling out clubs and venues across the country (see list of upcoming tour dates below).
Today, TopHouse has nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram, millions of streams on digital platforms, and a passionate fanbase. Beyond their cherished connection with fans, the band’s most rewarding achievement is that their success has been built entirely on their own terms.
TopHouse Upcoming Tour Dates
January 14 – Telluride, CO – The Alibi
January 15 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen
January 17 – Buena Vista, CO – The Lariat
January 18 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
January 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
February 2-9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – String Break Cruise!
February 20 – Houston, TX – Last Concert Cafe
February 21 – Austin, TX – The Far Out Lounge & Stage
February 22 – Dallas, TX – Ferris Wheelers
March 5 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
March 6 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
March 7 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theatre
March 8 – Washington DC – Howard Theatre
March 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
March 12 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall Hartford
March 13 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
March 14 – Buffalo, NY – Asbury Hall
March 15 – Lansing, MI – Grewall Hall
March 16 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater
March 27 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
March 28 – Columbus, OH – Athenaeum Theatre
March 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
April 9 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
April 10 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
April 11 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
April 12 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma
April 13 – Billings, MT – Pub Station
May 10 – London, UK – The Garage
Visit TopHouseTheBand.com for latest news and tour dates.
